REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers 700 Broadway Street ILincoln, Illinois

Monday,April 15, 2019

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7 p.m.,with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

Present:

Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Tracy Welch Alderman Ron Fleshman Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderwoman Heidi Browne Alderman Jeff Hoinacki Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Staff Present:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman City Clerk Peggy Bateman

City Attorney John Hoblit Treasurer Chuck Conze Police Chief Paul Adams Fire Chief Mark Miller

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers Greg Pyles, Veolia Project Manager

Staff Absent:

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, there being none, he moved to other items on the agenda.

Executive Session 2(C)(21):

Alderwoman Bauer motioned to go into Executive Session under 2(c}(21)-executive session minutes, seconded by Alderman Parrot. City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman kindly asked members of the public to leave the chambers. Future city business would continue upon reconvening. The Regular City Council Meeting recessed at 7:02 p.m.

1 I April 15, 2019

Return from Executive Session:

The Regular City Council Meeting reconvened at 7:13 p.m.Roll call was taken.

Present:

Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Tracy Welch Alderman Ron Fleshman Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderwoman Heidi Browne Alderman Jeff Hoinacki Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A.Payment of Bills

B. Approval of minutes March 26, 2019 Committee Of The Whole Meeting, April 1, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting, April 1, 2019 budget Workshop

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve,seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Bids:

A. Approval of the purchase of a Ford 250 pickup truck for the Sewer Department in an amount not to exceed $29,911, including attachments, from Landmark Ford Alderman Fleshman made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Parrott.

Alderwoman Bauer asked a question regarding the Ford 250 pickup truck. Mr. Greg Pyles of Veolia explained. Alderman Dalpoas asked what the truck did not include. Mr. Pyles explained some of the items missing from the quote. Alderman Welch said some items, he did not dispute the importance, or necessity to him. Alderwoman Bauer said she would debate that. She thinks the sync function is important. Alderman Welch said some of the items seemed like nice-to-haves, but not necessities. Alderman Dalpoas said he did want to see side by side comparisons with local shops going forward, so they can use that as a basis. That was his opinion. Alderman Welch said he wanted to follow up with Mr. Dalpoas, he said he was a little disappointed they did not get the side by side comparisons. He said he will be more critical of these types of things going forward, in order to do things to keep business local. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne,Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B. Approval of the award of contract for the mowing of nuisance properties in the City of Lincoln to Eugene Mehan Lawn Services

Alderman Keller made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer . Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays:(0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

C. Approval of bid for the replacement of the Jefferson Street Bridge from Kenney Contractors of Raymond,Ill. in an amount not to exceed $414,932

Alderman Dalpoas made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Reports:

A.City Treasurer Report for March,2019

Treasurer Conze mentioned the balances at the end of March, which is the 11111 month of the fiscal year. He mentioned that anyone with invoiced needed to have their checks written as soon as possible for the current fiscal year, for accounts payable. Checks can still be issued from this year, for a short time after the new budget takes effect. But this should not be kept open longer than necessary. He said if there are any questions, he can try to answer them.

The report showed a lower General Revenue Fund balance, down from last year. He mentioned that this tends to go down toward the end of the fiscal year, due to bills that are being paid at the end of the year-there are a lot of fund transfers at this time as well. He said if you look at the receipts at the bottom, the Video Gaming Tax did not have an attachment for that this month.

The Motor Fuel Tax for February was down from last year, he said that could be due to Illinois DOT, as it is processed through that agency-he would keep a close eye on this. He then hit on the summary of investments on page two, they are up from the previous month-the end of February-based on the performance of the stock market among other things.

He then talked about estimates and went into Income Tax Receipts for the end of 2010 including the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax, an increase of around $44,000. He then touched on the Municipal Sales Tax and State Use Tax. The city was down a little bit. He mentioned tax season is different every year.

Alderwoman Bauer wanted to make a statement-she said in her time serving on the council, the reports presented by Treasurer Conze and the way the projections are done moving forward for future years-they have been as close as they could be. She said it allows the council to do their jobs more effectively. He said he appreciated her remarks.

B. City Clerks Report for March, 2019

City Clerk Peggy Bateman started in about the month of March sewer payments-$497,050.56. Payments were received from both prisons in March.The city is down to 10 residents who have not paid for their trash service, when it was under the city's control. She said for the month of April, for March, Area Disposal was paid $316.26.

C. Department Head Reports for March, 2019

These reports are either on file or will be shortly-according to Mayor Goodman. New Business/Communications:

A. Approval of Lease Agreement for the Lincoln Depot between the Logan County Tourism Bureau and the City of Lincoln

Alderwoman Browne made a motion to approve, seconded oy Arderman Welch. City Administrator made comment about the Hotet/Motel Tax and the need for transparency, how it is being used at the tourism bureau. Alderman Parrott asked if she was requesting a budget for other items beyond the tax. She said they dollars need to be listed out. So it can be seen better. She said any entity asking for money, needs to share their budget information. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B. Approval of sponsorship of the 2019 National Railsplitting Festival in the Amount of $1,500

Alderman Dalpoas made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Alderwoman Bauer said it was important for the City of Lincoln to still support festivals in the city-to be a public featured supporter. She wanted to keep the funding there. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

C. Approval of Mayoral Proclamation of the Arbor Day Celebration in the City of Lincoln on Friday, April 26 Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

D.  Approval of the dedication of Beck Drive to the City of Lincoln, contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the necessary removal/replacement of specified portions of the roadway

Alderwoman Bauer made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none,City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

E. Approval of the promotion of Assistant Fire Chief Robert Dunovsky to Fire Chief, effective May 6,2019

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to.other items on the agenda.

F. Approval of the promotion of Captain Ty Johnson to Assistant Chief,effective May 6, 2019

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

G. Approval of the promotion of Lieutenant Todd Koehler to Captain,effective May 6,2019

Alderwoman Browne made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

H. Approval of the promotion of Firefighter Andy Dexter to Lieutenant effective May 6, 2019

Alderwoman Browne made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda

I. Approval of the hiring of a new firefighter, effective May 61 2019

Alderman Keller made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Parrott. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Ordinance and Resolution:

A. Resolution establishing an annual salary of $75,793.50 per year for Fire Chief Robert Dunovsky effective May 6, 2019

Alderman Dalpoas made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderwoman Browne. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

B. Resolution Approving the content of certain Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the City Council of the City of Lincoln

Alderman Welch made a motion to approve, seconded by Alderman Keller. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas Nays: (0) None

Absent: (0) None

Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

• Fire Chief Mark Miller gave an update on the basic firefighter academy for two candidates, James Cosby and Nick Davis. He said they are at the top of their class, out of 40.
• Alderwoman Browne said it was an honor to sit on the Lincoln City Council and serve as Ward 3. Mayor Goodman thanked her for stepping up. Alderman Keller thanked her.
• Announcement about various services offered at the Logan County Health Department

Adjournment:

There being nofurther business to come before the council, Alderwoman Browne motioned to adjourn ,seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams, Recording Secretary